ARIES (21 March - 19 April)

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Venus and Mars make beautiful music on August 8, creating the right moment for a platonic relationship to blossom into something more. True love is friendship set on fire, so don’t friend-zone the one that has been there for you all along. Uranus begins its retrograde through your cash sphere, giving you the opportunity to restructure your incomings and outgoings. Carefully consider your long term financial goals and you will see significant improvement when the planet of change launches forward by January 2019. Pay attention to an idea or project that expresses your creative talent during the new moon solar eclipse on August 11. Inspiration that comes during a day-dream could be the start of something that nurtures your soul in addition to lining your pocket. Children are highlighted mid-month, so make time in your busy schedule to take a niece, nephew or your own child on a special outing or treat.

TAURUS (20 April - 20 May)

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A fortunate twist is likely to occur in your love-life. At first, this may appear to be just an annoying disruption. Perhaps a date that you have been looking forward to is cancelled or you postpone taking a relationship to the next level because your instincts are telling you that something is off. However, what you perceive as bad luck is actually a blessing in disguise, so follow the signs. Uranus begins a six month retrograde cycle in your sign, inspiring you to revamp your image. Consider a new hairstyle, spoiling yourself with an extravagant wardrobe purchase or refreshing your usual make-up routine. How you present yourself to the world is important on many levels. Do you come across as confident or shy? How does your outward presentation impact your relationships and career? These are some of the big questions that you are able to the uncover answers to, over the next few months.

GEMINI (21 May - 20 June)

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Venus shifts from your zone of home and family to your arena of play on August 7. If your focus has been on heavy or burdensome topics lately, than this month you are encouraged to lighten up and have some fun Gemini! Shake off pressures that have dampened your enthusiasm and embrace your inner child. August sees you ready to rebuild your confidence, so graciously accept compliments, praise and admiration that comes your way, especially from an attractive secret admirer. If you run a business using social media, a website or public speaking then Mercury’s meet up with the Sun illuminates a new and fortuitous path forward. Pay attention to a brilliant offer that demands you hustle hard to get on top of your girlboss game. Health-wise, discipline pays off now. Rock your PT sessions, increase your cardio workouts or drag yourself out of bed an hour early for a power-walk and you’ll see fantastic results by month’s end.

CANCER (21 June - 22 July)

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August’s new moon screams “show me the money!” when it activates your cash zone on August 11. As this new moon is also an eclipse, prepare for a financial curve ball when you least expect it. If possible, wait until the cosmic dust settles before implementing a new monetary strategy and you’ll be rewarded in the long term. Mars reverses back into your relationship sphere on August 13, bringing up a problem that you thought had been resolved. See this as an opportunity to understand your partner’s perspective and it will ultimately strengthen your bond. Singles can expect an intoxicating connection to appear out of nowhere. Although the liaison ends as quickly as it begun, it’s sure to be hot hot hot! If you’ve been considering furthering your education, the full moon throws its support behind you when it travels through your zone of higher learning on August 26.

LEO (23 July - 22 August)

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Take extra care of yourself in August when Mars catapults into your health zone. If you neglect your wellbeing by burning the candle at both ends, you run the risk of succumbing to minor injury, inflammation or viruses. Nurturing yourself by honouring your physical limitations will not only keep illness at bay but will improve your stamina and strengthen immunity. The more you invest in your health this month, the better off you will be. Mercury gives you a boost when the communication planet launches forward in your sign on August 19. Use your verbal powers of persuasion to slay a long awaited professional goal or finalise a dream. The Sun illuminates what’s truly important to you by highlighting a moral dilemma on August 23. Don’t be tempted to sell your soul to the devil in order to achieve your ambitions. Remember that blue blood courses through your veins Leo, and bow down to no one.

VIRGO (23 August - 22 September)

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Finances are improving when Venus, the planet of luxury, enters your money zone in early August. Making a valuable contribution at work sees your efforts handsomely remunerated with a cash bonus, lottery win or prize, putting you in a celebratory mood. But don’t over spend, otherwise it will slip right through your fingers, leaving you back where you started. Mercury alleviates anxiety and stress when it shifts gears in your sphere of relaxation. Committing to a meditation routine and implementing positive thinking strategies will bring the clarity you need to make an important decision. Balance out a chaotic schedule with a few chillax days to reclaim your zen. If you have been procrastinating over whether to move forward with a new relationship, Mars retrograde gives you a push in the right direction. You are always so perfect and proper Virgo, so this month embrace wild abandon, let your hair down and be playful.

LIBRA (23 September - 22 October)

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Uranus reverses through your transformation zone this month, asking you to make an important decision that affects your lifestyle. In order to find greater personal freedom, you may have to abandon someone or something. The Universe has your back so don’t be afraid to elevate your vibe by breaking an unhealthy habit or ditching a negative person. Take a long hard look at your finances in August, especially if you are considering a collaboration. If you decide to commit to a new scheme, investment or large debt, wait until you have all the facts. Once you have done your due diligence, the cosmos will back your monetary goals. The good news is that Venus enters your sign on August 7, bringing luxury, love and self-indulgence your way, Libra. Get your glow on from the inside out by starting with a detox that incorporates green smoothies and then treat yourself to a beauty make-over, facial or massage.

SCORPIO (23 October - 21 November)

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Professional aspirations are highlighted in August when the eclipse activates your career zone on August 11. If a sense of urgency regarding your reputation, status or job has been churning at your core, this eclipse is to blame. Contemplating a career change can be unsettling but perhaps an internal shift in perspective is all that is required. Mercury will illuminate an important fact when it is no longer in retrograde, so wait until after August 19 before signing new contracts. Uranus shakes up a business partnership by regurgitating a problem from the past. Stand your ground and don’t allow a VIP to bully you into submission. An exciting event, date or experience with a nostalgic theme, brings a boost of renewed affection between you and your lover. Venus enters your relaxation zone on August 7, beckoning you away on a retreat with your girl tribe that is restorative for your body, mind and soul.

SAGITTARIUS (22 November - 21 December)

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Get your sexy on when Venus tangos with Mars on August 8. Single Saggies cast a love spell that attracts admirers like a moth to a flame but if you are taken or interested in someone special, then use the seductive cosmic energy to explore taboo topics in the bedroom. A new relationship has great potential to blossom into something beautiful and lasting, if that’s what you are looking for. Uranus retrogrades through your wellbeing zone on Aug 7. Prioritise your health by checking up on nagging concerns, improving your diet and ticking off promises that you have made to honour your physical body. This month’s new moon is the last in a series of three eclipses and it brings the gift of understanding why something unfolded in the way that it did. Complete a cycle with nothing but love and forgiveness in your heart and embrace new doors that are ready to open for you, if you’re willing.

CAPRICORN (22 December - 19 January)

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Responsibilities and career goals are the hot topics this month but be warned that all work and no play makes life much too serious and dull. By August 7, Venus lights up your professional sphere by introducing a valuable female associate with VIP connections. Highly ambitious goats can be seduced by status, so check that your motivation is in alignment with your morals. Mid-month, Mars retrogrades from your cash zone to your personal image sector, shifting your focus to how you are perceived by others. Your reputation is in the spotlight, so put your best foot forward and act with integrity, empathy and honesty to gain the respect you crave. August’s new moon encourages you to further your expertise by attending a seminar or course that rewards you with skills to smash your competitors.

AQUARIUS (20 January - 18 February)

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Mars reversing through your sign triggers epic frustration this month. Given that bottling up anger only leads to stress, find a solution through careful organisation that is followed by assertive action. Mars’ meet up with the moon’s nodes suggests a review of your habits which leads to a welcome change that propels you onwards and upwards. The solar eclipse on August 11, in your relationship zone, ushers in a new romance for singles or a valuable networking connection for taken Aquarians. Vibe with your tribe and be selective about who you share your inner-most self with. Remember that trust is a vital ingredient in any intimate relationship that is worthy of you. If you are giving a presentation or proposal at work, you will be brilliant! Venus introduces you to an alluring foreigner either in your native country or abroad.

PISCES (19 February - 20 March)

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August’s eclipse in your wellbeing sector, demands that you ditch unhealthy behaviour and addictions. Mercury provides a fresh approach to your usual 9 to 5 grind, giving you an opportunity to make significant improvements, provided you go with the flow and don’t hold onto a destructive pattern. Out with the old and in with the new! August 23 sees the sun shining in your relationship zone as you celebrate a happy occasion with your partner, marking a milestone or slaying a mutual goal. The full moon only enters your sign once a year, and this month, it’s your turn Pisces! If you are feeling torn in opposite directions or are contemplating a big decision, La Luna will deliver an epiphany that guides the way forward. You may need more sleep this month, so avoid the blue light emitted from computer screens after 8pm, in order to maintain healthy melatonin levels.

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